JOSE MOURINHO admits Manchester United must change the way they play to help Marcus Rashford get back amongst the goals.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been in sensational form for Manchester United this season, meaning Rashford has found opportunities as the leading striker hard to come by.

The 19-year-old has started just 11 Premier League games under Jose Mourinho and hasn't found the net in the top flight since September.

In Ibrahimovic's absence through suspension, Rashford played through the middle against Middlesbrough and although the England international failed to find the net, Mourinho called his performance 'phenomenal'.

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Jose Mourinho believes the goals will come for Marcus Rashford

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Marcus Rashford hasn't scored a league goal since September

"Marcus is a completely different player to Zlatan," said Mourinho. "We have to try to play and adapt to his qualities.

"Rashford is in trouble to score a goal, it's really difficult to score a goal for him, but his movement is top class," Mourinho said.

"His dynamic [play] is second to no-one. He's so intelligent and so sharp. The first touch is to put the ball in the best position to attack the space and to attack the goal. For me, he played phenomenally.

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